violated

[ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd]

violated Definition

• 1. past tense and past participle of violate
• 2. break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement)
• 3. treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect
• 4. rape or sexually assault (someone)

Using violated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "violated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company violated environmental regulations.

• Example

  The athlete violated the rules of the game.

• Example

  He felt violated when his privacy was invaded.

• Example

  The protesters violated the sanctity of the church.

• Example

  She was violated by her ex-boyfriend.

violated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for violated

• breach
• infringe
• disobey
• desecrate
• defy

Antonyms for violated

• respect
• obey
• comply with

Phrases with violated

• violate someone's rights

  to infringe upon or deny someone their legal or moral entitlements

  Example

  The government was accused of violating citizens' rights to free speech.

• violate a ceasefire

  to break an agreement to stop fighting in a conflict

  Example

  The rebels violated the ceasefire agreement, leading to renewed hostilities.

• violate a trust

  to betray someone's confidence or faith in you

  Example

  He violated my trust by sharing my personal information with others.

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Summary: violated in Brief

The term 'violated' [ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd] is the past tense and past participle of 'violate,' which means to break or fail to comply with a rule or agreement, treat something sacred with disrespect, or rape or sexually assault someone. Examples include 'The company violated environmental regulations' and 'She was violated by her ex-boyfriend.' Phrases include 'violate someone's rights,' 'violate a ceasefire,' and 'violate a trust.'